What are the responsibilities and job description for the Highway Response Operator position at Tennessee Department of Transportation?
Overview:
TDOT is currently accepting applications for motivated individuals to serve as a TDOT Highway Response Operator 1 in the Chattanooga Area. Highway Response Operators drive the HELP trucks and assist the motoring public with highway emergency response work of routine difficulty.
Responsibilities:
- Respond to freeway incidents and emergencies
- Operates a highway response vehicle in a variety of environmental conditions
- Provides traffic control and/or secures incident scenes
- Follows all applicable laws, agency policies and procedures
- Provide excellent customer service to both internal and external customers
Minimum Qualifications:
- Graduation from a standard high school (or accredited GED)
- Experience equivalent to three (3) years of full-time experience in one or more of the following: 1) any emergency response work; may include fire suppression, emergency management or communication dispatch; 2) medical services; 3) any protective services work in law enforcement, fire safety inspection, arson investigation, correctional institutions, or security; 4) customer service; 5) highway or bridge maintenance and/or construction; 6) driving motor vehicles for a business establishment or government agency; or 7) automotive or diesel maintenance and/or repair.
Additional Necessary Special Qualifications: you must pass a background check and have a 10-year clean driving record. Must agree to a TBI criminal history records check. Must pass pre-employment drug screening.
To be fully considered for the position, you must apply on the official state of Tennessee application site. To complete an application, go to the link below:
https://www.tn.gov/tdot/human-resources-home/tdot-careers.html
Please select: HWY RESPONSE OPERATOR 1* - 09292022-37615
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $3,232.43 per month
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Employee discount
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Professional development assistance
- Retirement plan
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
Education:
- High school or equivalent (Required)
Experience:
- Emergency response work: 3 years (Preferred)
License/Certification:
- Driver's License (Required)
Work Location: One location
